Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) provides the tools, training, education and resources that empower community watershed organization leaders and volunteers to protect and restore rivers and streams, advocate for sound water resource management and policies, and facilitate stewardship and enjoyment of Pennsylvania's waterways.
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc at a glance
In short: Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc gave $103K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,222
- -66.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -56.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,746
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $909,257
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc
- Next open deadline
- March 20, 2027 (Pennsylvania River Sojourns Grant (PA Sojourn Program))
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc
Who Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition ($21K). Together the top 7 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $308K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition Lackawaxen, PA | 2025 Delaware river sojourn: "celebrating 30 years on sojourn time" | $21,000 |
| Perkiomen Watershed Schwenksville, PA | Marlborough Access Project | $20,000 |
| Lackawanna Heritage Valley Scranton, PA | Mayfield Lackawanna River Ramp Repair and Redesign | $19,750 |
| The Watersmith Guild Inc Cheswick, PA | First Waves Regional Series & Aqua Lab Adventures | $18,000 |
| Friends of Historic Heishman's Mill Carlise, PA | Launch stairs and slide for portage at heishman's mill | $10,472 |
| Schuykill River Greenway (2025) Pottstown, PA | Schuylkill River Sojourn | $7,000 |
| The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership Lewisburg, PA | SGP Susquehanna Sojourn Series | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $909,257 | $452,611 | $439,021 | $103,222 | 7 | $21,363 |
| 2024 | $921,267 | $570,343 | $642,700 | $308,363 | 16 | $22,402 |
| 2023 | $825,544 | $323,480 | $372,360 | $85,250 | 6 | $3,981 |
| 2022 | $713,759 | $351,631 | $326,913 | $68,125 | 4 | $1,289 |
| 2021 | $427,294 | $460,043 | $287,111 | $15,890 | 2 | $196 |
| 2020 | $248,207 | $228,971 | $227,939 | $15,900 | 2 | $2,909 |
About Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $909K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc is led by Patrick Starr, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick Starr
Board Chair
President → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane O. Rowan
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Sweeney
Secretary
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Daymut
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Sheldon
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Franek
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Crockett
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Costa
Member
On filings since 2024
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Carroll
Member
On filings since 2024
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cosima Weise PhD
Member
New on the 2025 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jim Lang (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Ron Slavonic (2020–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Christopher Crockett Start (2021) — Director
- Former: Anne Daymut Start (2020) — Director
- Former: Branden S. Diehl Exit (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Sheldon Start (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc
How much does Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc give each year?
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc gave $103K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $308K across 16 grants.
What is Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc's typical grant size?
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc's median grant in 2025 was $18,000, and its average grant was $14,746, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc give grants?
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc's largest grantees?
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition ($21,000), Perkiomen Watershed ($20,000) and Lackawanna Heritage Valley ($19,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc?
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc reported $909K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $453K.
What is Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc?
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $909K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc's EIN?
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1719174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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